Album: Ringleader of the Tormentors by Morrissey (2006)
Genre: Indie | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Provocative
Format: Album

Description: Ringleader of the Tormentors is Morrissey's eighth solo album, which debuted at number one in the UK album charts and number 27 in the US. It also hit no. 1 in Sweden, Malta and Greece. Billboard magazine described the album as showcasing "a thicker, more rock-driven sound"; Morrissey attributes this change in sound to new guitarist Jesse Tobias. The album was released on 3 April 2006 in most of the world and on 4 April 2006 in North America on the Attack Records label.

Artist Background: Steven Patrick Morrissey (born 22 May 1959), known as Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the band The Smiths. The band was highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career, making the top ten of the UK Singles Chart on ten occasions. Widely regarded as an important innovator in indie music, Morrissey has been described by music magazine NME as "one of the most influenti... Part of the Davyhulme, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Related Artists: The Smiths, Johnny Marr, Suede, Pulp

Music Scene: Part of the Davyhulme, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Indie movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Indie, Rock/Pop, Provocative, 2000s, Album

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Ringleader of the Tormentors is Morrissey's eighth solo album, which debuted at number one in the UK album charts and number 27 in the US. It also hit no. 1 in Sweden, Malta and Greece. Billboard magazine described the album as showcasing "a thicker, more rock-driven sound"; Morrissey attributes this change in sound to new guitarist Jesse Tobias. The album was released on 3 April 2006 in most of the world and on 4 April 2006 in North America on the Attack Records label.

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